Ladakh: Changing, Yet Unchanged

By Romesh Bhattacharji

With its magnificent terrain, Ladakh has long enchanted travellers and explorers. A land of striking contrasts, it is filled with natural wonders, where vast stretches of barren landscape are punctuated by surprising pockets of lush greenery.

Through vivid descriptions of lakes, mountain passes, valleys and both famous and lesser-known rivers, this book offers a fascinating journey across the region's remarkable landscape. In Ladakh: Changing, Yet Unchanged, Romesh Bhattacharji presents a rich and detailed account of Ladakh's terrain, history, people and native customs, while examining the transformations the region has experienced over the past four decades.

The book also explores how Ladakhis have adapted to modern life, entering professions such as medicine, engineering and writing while continuing to preserve elements of their traditional culture. Insightful and engaging, this timely work is valuable not only for scholars but also for general readers interested in the unique character of Ladakh.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8129117614
• ISBN13: 9788129117618
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: Rupa Publications India
• Length: 295 Pages